Entries Tagged as ‘Olympics’

March 2, 2010

The Olympics are over but our memories go on

It’s some time between 3-4pm on Sunday, February 28 and Merlin’s Bar in Whistler is absolutely roaring with excitement. A waiter is dressed up as a hockey player, complete with pants, helmet and “Slap Shot“-esque glasses with tape around the rim. Canadian flags are waiving, strangers are hugging and beer glasses are clinking. The crowd [...]

February 18, 2010

TEDxWhistler discusses sustainability and tourism

What will travel look like in our future? Will we seek adventure closer to home or abandon plane travel all together and opt to experience our travels virtually as an avatar? TEDxWhistler – whistler’s first independent TED talk – has brought speakers and community members from a variety of backgrounds to discuss their “ideas worth [...]

February 14, 2010

“Ice Night” In Whistler During the Olympics

Ice seems to be the theme of the 2010 Winter Games so far. I’ve seen so many ice sculptures since the Games began, but a few nights ago, I had the ultimate “ice night” in Whistler.
We started off at NiX ice theatre, a play put together by The Only Animal production company. The temporary theatre, [...]